Committed trial attorneys with over 240+ years of combined legal experience. Fighting for our clients’ rights since 1965.
Berry Law, established in 1965 by John Stevens Berry,
Sr., has evolved from its roots in criminal defense to become a comprehensive
legal service provider. With a team of attorneys who collectively have over 240
years of experience, the firm offers specific skills across a wide range of
legal areas. While originally focused on criminal defense, Berry Law has
expanded its practice to include personal injury law, serving clients in both
federal cases nationwide and state cases in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa, and
Illinois.
A significant part of Berry Law's practice is dedicated to Military Law,
representing veterans across all 50 states. The firm’s commitment to serving
the needs of veterans is evident in their robust Veterans Disability practice,
which is integral to their mission of supporting the nation’s servicemembers.
Berry Law remains a trusted legal resource in Lincoln and Omaha, providing
personalized attention to individual needs.
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Berry Law got this award in 2021
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or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Berry Law got this award in 2021
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely
respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
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Berry Law got this award in 2021
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Veterans Benefits
Posted by Jeff
June 14, 2024
Hired Law Firm
I want to thank Jamie Bell and Jazmin Cryer out of the Omaha, NE office for their dedication and hard work on my case. They were successful in increasing my VA disability rating from 10% to 100% P&T. This increase will be a game changer for me and my wife during my retirement years. Berry Law was recommended to me from another veteran that I worked with and decided to reached out to them in September 2022. Prior to reaching out to them I had tried unsuccessfully working my claims on my own. I had gotten to the point where I had lost hope in getting any results and had given up. Once I started working Jamie and Jazmin I provide them with my documentation they took care of the paper work and stayed in touch during the whole process. Once again, I am truly grateful for Jamie/Jazmin and Berry Law for their had work and success. I would highly recommend Berry Law to any veteran needing help with their VA disability claims. Thanks Jeff
Berry Law is absolutely the best and does the hard work for their Veteran clients. Jerusha Hancock, Kelli Williams and the whole team go above and beyond for the client. Extremely professional, hard working, excellent knowledge of law. The Law Firm is the best I have seen going to bat for Veterans and the benefits they deserve. My husband fought for a total of 13 years to get the VA to give him what he earned. Berry Law got the job done. They got him 100% permanent, unemployable and even beyond. This would have never happened without Berry Law. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We salute you! Don't hesitate for a split second, hire this firm. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
Working with David Hoeser has been a life-changing experience. My husband needed a good lawyer for his rejected Veterans Disability claim. David repeatedly fought for us to the Board of Appeals in DC. We prevailed with a finding of a 100% rating because of his determination and expertise. We are thrilled with the outcome and the hard work of everyone at Berry Law. I have been a licensed attorney for 40 years. Unfortunately, I have no experience in this area of law. I was impressed.
I had the opportunity of working with Paul. From the very beginning Paul was able to walk me through the very long process of the legal system, which significantly alleviated the anxiety I felt about my situation. One of the good aspects of working with Paul was his quick communication. Paul was always quick to answer any questions I had during the process. Ultimately Paul was able to get my case dismissed which was a great outcome due to the severity of the false accusations against me.
Barry Law, I never thought Id fall into the category were I would have to lawyer up & as many military friends that I have I still wanted to do my own research to make sure I choose & vested in the correct company from the start. I had the pleasure of Jason & Berry who got to work on my case right away and whenever I had a question I’d shoot them an email which they always replied back usually within hours to help and address any concerns. The main reason we lawyer up is getting the run around & at the end of the day not only did they help in all aspects but within 6 months of contacting the firm I was at 100% P&T. If you take the step to lawyer up you want go wrong with Barry Law.
My daughter and I were in a car accident in July 2023. After finishing physical therapy and treatments that following December, I scheduled an appointment with Rachel. Up to that point, I had tried to connect with insurance numerous times and not once heard back. When I met with Rachel, she was extremely empathetic and explained all options. She answered all of my questions and did not rush through anything. I hired her on the spot and that was the best decision I could have made. She was very collaborative throughout the process and went above and beyond in engaging me each step of the way, so I never once felt left in the dark. She was a true advocate for us and we were able to reach a settlement that was fair for all. While I hope to never need a personal injury attorney again, I know that I will come back to her if I do. She was a pleasure to work with and get to know throughout this process. I highly recommend hiring Rachel if you find yourself needing representation!
I was injured in freak car accident. Carey accepted my case after other law firms advised I did not have a strong enough case. Carey, being involved in many car accidents felt differently. He is very knowledgeable explained the entire process to my sister and I step by step. I felt comfortable calling with any concerns I had. The line of communication with Carey and his paralegal Alex was always open. Carey is very efficient and professionally. I have referred him to other family members who were in need of legal representation. I would certainly hire him again.
Myself and two of my daughters had the unfortunate experience of being hit by a speeding pick up truck. Thankfully I took the worst of it out of the three of us. I was taken to a hospital not of my choosing, my vehicle was totaled and I was unable to work. The hospital I was taken to just could not process my insurance correctly. Bills kept coming in, they sent me to collections, and I was being called and received mail by various agencies. Evan Stein at Berry Law spoke to everyone on my behalf. He assisted with getting my healthcare insurance processed and got all those agencies off my back so that I could focus on physical therapy and rehab. The mental stress taken away by Evan’s actions allowed my family and I the time we needed to heal from this terrible event. I cannot thank Evan Stein and Berry Law enough
My service was long ago and I didn’t think much about it for many years. While I struggled with numerus physical consequences from the injuries in the service I had no expectation of any benefits available to me from the VA. I had a coworker that is a DAV rep who suggested I file for medical benefits with the VA and he filed for me. I received coverage for some of my medical issue at a minimal level and others where denied. I tried to file myself and was denied again. I attempted to find someone to help me with my case but was told that my case was not worthwhile or unwinnable until by a stroke of luck I came across Berry Law. Matthew Bartling of Berry Law pursued my case with dogged determination with multiple denials until the result was satisfactory. If you are a vet and need assistance with your VA claim I highly recommend Berry Law and Matthew Bartling, their team was responsible for the favorable conclusion to my VA claim
I contacted Berry Law Lincoln, Nebraska. Berry Law took off right away and helped me identify all my disabling issues that needed to be addressed to the VA Compensation Board. My Veterans Case Manager Mathew Bartling, along with his team Joshua Fry, Caleb Underwood, and Rosario Torres, didn't waste any time filing all my first hand claims, and several appeals to my VA previously denied claims. Only 3 months later I had attended scheduled examinations by the VA and was awarded a combined 100% permanent disability thanks to Mathew Bartling and
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